| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, Dec. 17, 1863 |
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| Major J. W. Cameron |
| Q. M. |
| Wilmington N. C. |
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| Complaint is made that the transportation
of public stores is delayed by boats across the River, and that the Rail
Roads cannot furnish transportation promptly for Government freight.
Please investigate and report. |
| A. R. Lawton |
| Q. M. Genl. |
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| Sent by telegram |
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